Whey Dryer Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; New Wilmington (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401K

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Floater in New Wilmington, PA, to work all three shifts as needed. The starting wage is $25.32 per hour and includes a benefits package with medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401K.

The Floater will monitor equipment performance, report irregularities, and assist in maintaining production standards. A high school diploma or GED and experience in a production area are preferred. Strong mechanical abilities and English proficiency are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Two years of experience in a production area highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor dryer and equipment performance.
• Notify management of irregularities in performance.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Perform hourly quality checks.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitation tasks.

Skills

Mechanical Abilities

Basic Math Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer Applications

Job description

Starting wage $25.32

Current openings: Floater that will work all 3 shifts as needed.

Benefits include - Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K

• Continuously monitor dryer, finisher evaporator, and WPC performance and make necessary changes to operating parameters.
• Notify control room lead person/management of any irregularities in the performance of equipment.
• Monitor and verify that proper changes and connections have been made for production and CIP modes of operation.
• Perform computer tasks as needed.
• Insure correct reporting of ingredients to the inventory management system.
• Maintain all production records in an orderly fashion.
• Perform hourly quality checks.
• Assist in other production areas as required.
• Assist in loading outgoing and unloading incoming trucks of whey concentrate as required.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment and quality standards.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment as required.
• Minimize water usage and the generation of wastewater within the scope of the position.
• Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements.
• Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two years of experience in a production area of the plant or equivalent is highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division including decimals and fractions
• Mechanical Abilities highly preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to use various computer applications

Must be able to read, write and speak English